> At a Glance
> – Amy Poehler once clashed with a first-class passenger who complained she was “too loud” and swearing near Ana Gasteyer’s baby
> – The incident happened more than 20 years ago while the two Mean Girls co-stars were traveling together
> – Gasteyer called the showdown “the best thing I’ve ever seen”
> – Why it matters: The story offers a rare, funny glimpse into the longtime friendship between two SNL veterans
Amy Poehler and Ana Gasteyer took a trip down memory lane on the Dec. 23 episode of Poehler’s Good Hang podcast, revealing a mid-air showdown that happened when Gasteyer’s daughter was still an infant.
The In-Flight Showdown
Recalling their Mean Girls era, Gasteyer reminded Poehler of a flight where the comedian stood up to a fellow first-class passenger. The man had scolded Poehler for being loud and using profanity near baby Frances, now 23.
> Amy Poehler joked:
> “My Boston came out, let’s just say that.”
Gasteyer, who had welcomed daughter Frances in June 2002, said the argument was “the best thing I’ve ever seen.”
From Plane to Mean Girls
The conversation also returned to the moment both learned about Mean Girls.
- Fey told the pair she wanted to option Rosalind Wiseman’s Queen Bees and Wannabes
- Gasteyer played Cady’s mom; Poehler played Regina’s mom
- The 2004 comedy became a pop-culture staple
Frances Steps On-Screen
In 2012, Gasteyer’s daughter joined her on Suburgatory, portraying young Sheila Shay in flashbacks when she was 10. Gasteyer later told News Of Los Angeles that sharing the set with Frances was “one of the most special things I think I’ve ever been able to share with her.”
Key Takeaways
- Poehler defended her right to speak loudly on a flight two decades ago
- Gasteyer cherishes the memory as peak Poehler protectiveness
- Their Mean Girls bond remains strong, with both remembering Fey’s early pitch
The story underscores the enduring friendship between the two comedic powerhouses.
